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Dr. Stephen Hulkower, MD

Asheville, NC

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hulkower, Family Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Stephen Hulkower, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Hulkower completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Hulkower is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hulkower’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hulkower’s office at (828) 257-4725.

    Where did Dr. Hulkower go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Hulkower board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Hulkower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hulkower speak?

    Dr. Hulkower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hulkower treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hulkower diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hulkower. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    What procedures does Dr. Hulkower perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hulkower performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hulkower. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Hulkower accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hulkower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 257-4725 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hulkower accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Hulkower in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Foreign Service Benefit Plan

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • Vaya Health

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    Where is Dr. Hulkower's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Hulkower's Primary Practice

    125 Hendersonville Rd

    Asheville, NC 28803

    (828) 257-4725

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    Dr. Stephen Hulkower's Practice 2

    25 Westridge Market Pl

    Candler, NC 28715

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    Dr. Stephen Hulkower's Practice 3

    1542 Cane Creek Rd

    Fletcher, NC 28732

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    What is Dr. Hulkower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hulkower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700840022.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hulkower?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hulkower

    What is Dr. Stephen Hulkower's specialty?

    Dr. Hulkower is a Family Medicine Specialist near Asheville, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Hulkower to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Hulkower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hulkower is affiliated with Mission Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Stephen Hulkower accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Hulkower is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Hulkower offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hulkower's office at (828) 257-4725 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Hulkower?

    Please contact Dr. Hulkower's office at (828) 257-4725 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Hulkower have?

    Dr. Stephen Hulkower is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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